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  1. bigmouk

    Cant find thread with insurance groups

    It was approx 6 months ago and told you area groups to tell you if you are in a low risk or high risk area. Cant search body content now so can anyone remember what the subject was?
  2. bigmouk

    Check insurance group on ANY car

    Very handy online tool .. http://www.abi.org.uk/carinsurance/search.asphttp://www.abi.org.uk/carinsurance/search.asp
  3. bigmouk

    182 - Annoying buzzing sound - engine

    Only started a few days ago and located it to under the bonnet ....... http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1106407558__air_flow.jpghttp://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1106407558__air_flow.jpg Is this the air flow meter ????? Basically when you turn the ignition on (2nd...
  4. bigmouk

    New Clio - Advice needed

    My sister wants a new clio and is looking at 1.2 16v. Think reno have a good 0% deal on at the moment. I have said look at the dci model (not sure if this is on 0% or not??) Can anyone offer any advice on these 2 models? Are the dci a lot more reliable etc ??? Thanks in advance!
  5. bigmouk

    The enemy..

    Interesting read, check out The limit at the bottom of the article http://www.sbdev.co.uk/History_files/History_DuratecTuning.htmU face=Verdana color=#0000ff http://www.sbdev.co.uk/History_files/History_DuratecTuning.htm/U
  6. bigmouk

    Nicer, deeper sound in the cold!

    Anyone noticed a deeper, throatier sound from their 182 in this cold weather? Sounds nice .. real nice! :D
  7. bigmouk

    1st service on 182

    £165 + £29 for the pollen filter The oil said 10w40 elf premier semi s. Is this the right stuff? Anyone else had different oil put in from a dealer?
  8. bigmouk

    A few probs with my 182

    Its goes in on Sat for 12k service so i would like to bring the following up as sound like i know what the problem might be. 1. Full lock to the right hand side causes a strange clunking (when moving) .. feels like the passenger front side wheel is loose or something?!?!? Full lock to the left...
  9. bigmouk

    £159-£169 for 12k service

    I this a reasonable price? Want an extra £29 for the pollen filter change (said they last between 12k-18k miles) Does all this seems right?
  10. bigmouk

    Clio top display

    Just a quickie. Got myself a new clarion head unit and they have an adaptor that makes the unit work with the stalk controls and display unit. However, it says clio models 98>00. Is the display unit different in a 2004 model?? Cheers Mo
  11. bigmouk

    Top display removal (time, temp etc)

    Just got myself a new clarion head unit and they sell an interface so the display works and the stalk controls. The interface has a connection that plugs into the back of the display Has anyone removed this and if so is it easy or a ball ache ??? This is info for a laguna but it says it is...
  12. bigmouk

    Head unit removal tool

    Where can i get hold of the pins needed to remove the head unit in my 182 ?? Cheers Mo
  13. bigmouk

    Cheapest place for alpine 9831

    £262 delivered upto now http://cheapdealz.co.uk/pd_alpine_cda9831.cfmhttp://cheapdealz.co.uk/pd_alpine_cda9831.cfm Anyone know of anywhere else ??? (except ebay)
  14. bigmouk

    Anyone upgraded 182 standard speakers

    My rear ones seem to be vibrating a little so just thinking of upgrading them if its worth it. If anyone has already done this could you tell me what models you have used. Cheers Mo
  15. bigmouk

    Insurance/Postcode bulls**t

    This is what really gets on my nerves! Is this not some form of discrimination??? Im in band F !!!!!!!! In 10 years of driving, I have never had bump or anything nicked. As a result I have 10 years no claims yet my insurance is £800+ for my clio. The clio has cat1 alarm + extra immob +...
  16. bigmouk

    Manufacturers 0-60 time and top speed

    I would like to know how they go about this. I have noticed in my 182 that when im running with the reserve light it is definitely quicker, feels more responsive etc.. Now with a full tank of full you are carrying an extra 50 KG which is like an 8 stone person in the back. So when a...
  17. bigmouk

    Is there another bonus day for optimax

    ... this week ?? (the extra 50 points)
  18. bigmouk

    182 gearbox problem - what do i do

    Had the problem since new pretty much. If you put your foot down in 4th then change into 5th it crunches no matter how much you slam the clutch down. Done nearly 8k miles now. Really cant be arsed taking into Reno, was thinking of waiting till 12k service and telling them then. Just worried if...
  19. bigmouk

    Who has fitted their own changer in 182

    Just wondering.... a. is it a ball ache to do? b. what make and model changer have you used? c. do you need any additional leads? d. does the changer (b) work fine with the standard display? Hope someone can help. Cheers Mo
  20. bigmouk

    Limit for automatic ban on motorway

    I was told by someone at the weekend that this has been dropped to 90 mph from 100 mph. Is this right???
  21. bigmouk

    im finished with optimax!

    running out of fuel the other day and stopped at esso station. paid 80.5 for super unleaded (97). every week i have topped my car up with optimax at 87-88 per litre. I use say 50 litres a week which is £3.50 a week difference. that over a year is nearly 200 sheets ! b*****ks to shell, that...
  22. bigmouk

    182 - service costs @ 12k, 24k etc

    Just wondering what the costs are every 12k as just seen a price of £800 for 72k service which is very worrying!! Does anyone know what the first 3 are roughly ? 12k, 24k, 36k ??
  23. bigmouk

    Top gear laptimes. what was the 182

    This is the list on the top gear site .. 1st Mercedes McLaren SLR - 1.20.9 Joint 2nd Ferrari 360 CS - 1.22.3 Joint 2nd Porsche GT3 RS - 1.22.3 3rd Murcielago - 1.23.7 4th Zonda - 1.23.8 5th Koenigsegg - 1.23.9 6th Noble - 1.25.0 7th Gallardo - 1.25.8 8th Lotus Exige -...
  24. bigmouk

    DO NOT use insureyourmotor.com

    P**sed off in a major way now.:@ Renewed my insurance in Jan on a turbo diesel but said i would be getting a 182 in a couple of months and can they give me a quote. said it would be about 800 and i said fine. Anyway changed my car at the end of march, rang them up ... 1400 quid! (im 27 with...
  25. bigmouk

    182 - the good and the bad

    The 182 has been around for a good few months now. Mine has done 4000 miles now I like the acceleration (5k+), stopping power, mpg, and embarrasing people who like to drive to close in their company v6. I hate the drift you get with the camber on some roads, the uneven tick over and...
  26. bigmouk

    Fuel price breakdown WTF!!

    I now pay 88p per litre for optimax Government get 65p of this (74%) Actual cost of fuel is 15p (17%) Oil company get 8p for transporting fuel to the pumps inc profit (9%) WHAT A F**KIN JOKE! No wonder people leave this country to live abroad.
  27. bigmouk

    Clio 172 fires

    After reading the posts on the 172s setting on fire on their own I decided to get myself an extinguisher as a precaution. Got a nice little silver powder jobby for electrical fires etc.. from asda at the wkend for £9.94. Goes nice with the silver touches inside the car ;) Worth investing in...
  28. bigmouk

    spray for piperx panel filter

    Which side(s) do you spray it on and how much ?? (no instructions in box or on box) Cheers Mo
  29. bigmouk

    Who has a panel filter on their 182

    Any advice on which one to go for? Got a couple of prices already .. ITG - £46 all in delivered Pipercross - £38 all in delivered K&N ??
  30. bigmouk

    182 owners - c**k eyed steerin wheel

    Though i would post this because i test drove a 182 with one and mine was like this for first 4 weeks until Id had enough of it ! kept pullin to the right and did feel nervous. Anyway took into Renault and they straightened the thing up for me, probably a fraction to the left now but not much...
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